Something Worth Considering: JeffStaple the truth 1585 Collection

Graphic designer, fashion designer and all around street wear /lifestyle icon, Jeff Staple recently launched a new collection with centered around evoking positive change in the lives of many of his consumers.

I read this headline today on Hypebeast and 2 things jumped out at me immediately, “Jeff Staple” and the “truth collection”. “With its self-titled motto, “a positive social contagion” serving as its foundation, jeffstaple and his namesake creative agency, Staple Design Today, Staple announces his latest socially conscious collaborative effort alongside the truth campaign. Named after the campaign’s unique Pantone color, the “truth1585 Collection,” takes aim at spreading a message to “Open Your Eyes” to the lies and manipulations around you.”

I’m inspired by, and driven to create around  ideas similar to this. Design has the power to change people’s thoughts, perception and focus. This power can be but to good use (which doesn’t occur often enough) or it can be used to negatively influence society.  Hats off the Jeff Staple for making another move in the right direction.

Read more about the project and view the gallery, over at Hypebeast.

Billy Reid: Southern Hospitality

An Invite to the Designer’s Mini-Festival

Part soul food and music gathering, part late-night jamboree, Billy Reid’s annual Shindig lures luminaries of fashion, gastronomy and entertainment to the designer’s hometown of Florence, Alabama, for a celebratory weekend steeped in down-home charm. (more…)

Natalie Joos’ Fashion Week Diary

In our first peek behind the scenes of the new fashion season, in demand casting director, author of stylish vintage blog Tales of Endearment and bona fide New York Fashion Week scenester Natalie Joos shares a day in her Balenciaga heels.

(Source: Nowness)

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Cross-Pollination: The Future of Advertisement

What does Louis Vuitton and Palladium Shoes have in common? They both have a firm grip on the future of advertisement. Both brands have discovered effective, creative alternatives to mainstream advertisement.

I firmly believe if you have a strong brand, you have a story to tell – and there’s you ad campaign. Louis Vuitton and Palladium have a solid understanding of the their consumer base and have recently started to produce captivating media projects targeted at the wants and needs of their base.

Here are are two examples of recent projects by both brands, respectfully:

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I Like These

Combining Cole Haan’s traditional craftsmanship with Theophilus London’s personal style, this highly anticipated collaboration offers the best of both worlds by bridging fashion with music. (more…)

Custom Art on Classic Nike Shoes

I thought this was pretty cool. The artist uses a Dremel to etch his drawings onto classic Nikes.

(source: Creative Control)

BTW, I’m definitely getting these!

These will be my fall sneakers!

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